Algeria Agriculture - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026 - 2031)
Market Report I 2026-02-09 I 80 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
Algeria Agriculture Market Analysis
The Algeria agriculture market was valued at USD 33.50 billion in 2025 and estimated to grow from USD 34.79 billion in 2026 to reach USD 42.02 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 3.85% during the forecast period (2026-2031). Government investment in desalination, irrigation, and greenhouse infrastructure is stimulating capital flows, while foreign partners from Qatar and Italy are injecting large-scale project finance that accelerates mechanization, logistics modernization, and export capacity. Precision irrigation, solar-powered cold chains, and agri-fintech lending platforms are reshaping production economics in cereals, horticulture, and dairy. Competitive dynamics favor vertically integrated operators that adopt technology early, creating higher barriers for traditional smallholder models. Structural challenges, in particular water-table salinization, fragmented land titles, and volatile fertilizer costs, temper growth but are partially offset by policy support and climate-smart initiatives.
Algeria Agriculture Market Trends and Insights
Rise in Drip-Irrigation Installations
Drip systems now cover more than 100,000 hectares and lift water-use efficiency by 30-40% relative to flood methods. Government subsidies covering up to 70% of installation costs have democratized access to precision irrigation, particularly benefiting smallholder farmers who previously lacked capital for such investments. Solar pumps linked to these systems remove grid constraints in Saharan farms, positioning the Algeria agriculture market to bring an additional 1 million hectares under cultivation. This technological convergence positions Algeria to expand cultivated area by one million hectares, as outlined in government development plans.
Government Subsidies for Cereal Intensification
Subsidized seed, fertilizer, and guaranteed purchase pricing span over 3 million hectares, raising domestic wheat supply to cover 80% of 2024 demand. Partnerships with Qatar's Baladna and Italian investors funnel capital and technology into southern desert zones, further reducing import reliance and adding 5,000 direct jobs. The subsidy framework extends beyond input costs to include guaranteed purchase prices, providing farmers with production certainty that encourages investment in improved varieties and cultivation techniques. Strategic partnerships with Qatar and Italy complement domestic production efforts.
Water-Table Salinization
Soil salinization affects 10-15% of Algeria's irrigated agricultural areas, with projections indicating worsening conditions due to intensive irrigation practices and climate change impacts on groundwater quality. The challenge is particularly acute in coastal regions where seawater intrusion combines with poor drainage to create increasingly saline conditions that reduce crop yields and limit suitable crop varieties. Date palm groves in southern Algeria show significant spatial variability in salinity levels, with electrical conductivity measurements revealing concentrated salt accumulation that threatens long-term agricultural sustainability. Advanced irrigation scheduling and soil monitoring technologies offer partial solutions, but widespread adoption requires technical training and financial support that current extension services struggle to provide at scale.
Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
Adoption of Solar-Powered Cold-Chain UnitsExpansion of Greenhouse ClustersFragmented Land Titles
For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.
Segment Analysis
Grains and cereals accounted for 57.46% of Algeria agriculture market share in 2025, anchored by 3 million hectares of wheat and barley supported through guaranteed pricing schemes. Subsidy certainty and desert irrigation expansion raise yields and reduce imports. Fruits and vegetables, supported by greenhouse clusters and solar cold chains, record the strongest 6.62% CAGR forecast to 2031, fueling export revenue diversification.
Oilseeds and pulses represent a smaller yet strategic slice of Algeria agriculture market size as policy pushes protein self-reliance and edible-oil security. Cash crops such as cotton and tobacco remain niche due to water limits and stronger returns from greenhouse tomatoes or citrus. Forage and fodder demand grow in tandem with Baladna's USD 3.5 billion integrated dairy, driving alfalfa and maize silage acreage in desert concessions, signaling increasing vertical integration within the Algeria agriculture market.
The Algeria Agriculture Market Report is Segmented by Crop Type (Grains and Cereals, Oilseeds and Pulses, Fruits and Vegetables, and More). The Report Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).
List of Companies Covered in this Report:
Market Overview Market Drivers Market Restraints Regulatory Landscape Technological Outlook Value/Supply-Chain Analysis PESTEL Analysis List of Stakeholders
Additional Benefits:
The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
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1 Introduction
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2 Research Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Rise in drip-irrigation installations
4.2.2 Government subsidies for cereal intensification
4.2.3 Adoption of solar-powered cold-chain units
4.2.4 Expansion of greenhouse clusters
4.2.5 Growth of agri-fintech lending platforms
4.2.6 FAO-led climate-smart pilot programs
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Water-table salinization
4.3.2 Fragmented land titles
4.3.3 Post-harvest logistics bottlenecks
4.3.4 Volatile fertilizer import prices
4.4 Regulatory Landscape
4.5 Technological Outlook
4.6 Value/Supply-Chain Analysis
4.7 PESTEL Analysis
5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts
5.1 By Crop Type (Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value), Import Analysis (Volume and Value), Export Analysis (Volume and Value), and Price Trend Analysis)
5.1.1 Grains and Cereals
5.1.2 Oilseeds and Pulses
5.1.3 Fruits and Vegetables
5.1.4 Forage and Fodder Crops
5.1.5 Cash Crops
6 Competitive Landscape
6.1 List of Stakeholders
6.1.1 Cevital S.P.A.
6.1.2 Groupe Benamor Agro-Industries (Benamor Group)
6.1.3 Groupe SIM (SIM Holding)
6.1.4 Giplait (Madar Group)
6.1.5 Algeria G.A.P. Cert (Global G.A.P.)
6.1.6 AGRANA Fruit Algeria SPA
6.1.7 Groupe Benhamadi
6.1.8 Laiterie Soummam
6.1.9 Eurl El-Moustaqbal
6.1.10 NCA Rouiba SPA
6.1.11 Frigomedit
7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook
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